Churchill Blue Willow China has been in constant manufacture for over 220 years and is the most recognisable and enduring china print in the Churchill collection. Designed by Thomas Minton in 1790, the Churchill Blue Willow pattern depicts a romantic fable of ancient Chinese culture.

The trend for vintage chic is thriving and Churchill Blue Willow is the perfect choice. Not only is this china collection stylish and distinctive, Churchill Blue Willow is also resilient and durable. Built to withstand the rigours of commercial use, this collection is microwave and dishwasher safe as well as being hardwearing. The super vitrifed body of Churchill Blue Willow china ensures maximum strength.

Churchill Blue Willow is still as distinctive as ever and is sure to catch the eye or spark a conversation. Embroiled in history, Churchill Blue Willow took inspiration from a thrilling backstory which is depicted in the pattern.

The legend of the Blue Willow:

Once in ancient China, there lived a rich Mandarin man whose beautiful daughter was betrothed to a wealthy old merchant. Her affections, however, lay elsewhere – on her father's poor but handsome secretary. When their secret meetings were discovered the girl was imprisoned in her father's pagoda. From there she concealed messages in coconut shells and floated them downstream to her lover.

The Mandarin man, sensing something was going on, hastened the wedding arrangements, but the secretary and daughter promptly eloped.

In a small boat, right in the middle of the sea, the Mandarin man caught them. In his parental wrath he decided to beat them to death when divine intervention caused them to turn into a pair of turtle doves.

The Mandarin man, his plans foiled, returned to his pagoda, whilst the turtle doves flew freely above.

This Chinese fable is depicted in the pattern of Churchill Blue Willow and offers a charming recount of this thrilling tale.

Key features:

Churchill Blue Willow

Iconic china collection

Stylish, on trend collection

Originally designed in 1790

Embroiled in history

Been in manufacture for over 220 years

Thrilling romantic story behind the Churchill Blue Willow collection

Blue and white vintage Churchill china

Distinctive and charming crockery collection

Perfect for afternoon tea presentation

Microwave and dishwasher safe

Strong, resilient range

Super vitrified body

Plates, bowls, cups, teapots, sugar bowls

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